Many of Vancouver's established festivals are impressive international affairs, but locals are just as enthusiastic about celebrating their city's cultural diversity – and they do so at any given opportunity. Listed here are the city's major festivals and events, but it's always worth checking the local press, especially the Georgia Straight, to see what's going on when you arrive. Otherwise, check out www.tourismvancouver.com for the latest. Entries are annual unless otherwise stated.

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Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Where: various venuesWhen: late JuneTel & website: 604 872 5200/www.coastaljazz.caSome 40 venues around the city are involved in one of Vancouver's most impressive music festivals. Past line-ups featured diverse acts Sonny Rollins, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Kid Koala and Bebel Gilberto. A number of restaurants host gigs and there are free outdoor events – the opening street party in Gastown is a favourite. Jazz aficionados planning to attend a number of performances can invest in a festival pass and make savings of up to 45% of the ticket price.

Vancouver International Film Festival

Where:Vancity TheatreWhen: late Sept-mid OctWebsite:www.viff.orgVancouver's film fest is a friendly, largely celeb-free affair, championing diverse, often challenging fare. Expect eclectic international art cinema, political documentaries and independent films that would not otherwise reach this part of the world. It has proved a hit with local audiences – so much so that the festival was encouraged to establish the Vancouver International Film Centre and Vancity Theatre to present this kind of work year round.

Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival

Where: Granville IslandWhen: mid OctTel & website: 604 681 6330/www.writersfest.bc.caLiterary giants share the stage with new writers in this hugely popular celebration of the written word. The week is made up of readings, poetry slams, workshops, the annual celebrity spelling bee and special events for children. Past guests have included Margaret Atwood, Julian Barnes, Alice Munro, Vikram Seth, JK Rowling and Peter Carey.

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival

Where: various venues, West SideWhen: late Jan-early FebTel & website: 604 605 8284/www.pushfestival.caEntering its sixth season in 2008, the PuSh Festival is the best current expression of Vancouver's theatrical ambitions. A smartly curated set of handpicked shows from Europe and across Canada mingle with new work by local hotshots, along with play readings, a cabaret and, on occasion, even a Kronos Quartet concert.

Vancouver Sun Run

Where: starting point W Georgia Street, DowntownWhen: AprTel & website: 604 689 9441/www.sunrun.comUsually held on the third Sunday of April, this long-established 10km (six-mile) run – Canada's largest road race – starting on Georgia Street Downtown seems like it involves the whole city. Most participants (and there are about 54,000) are named in time order in the Vancouver Sun newspaper, the main sponsor, which also has four months of training schedules to get you in the mood.

Vancouver Marathon

Where: BC Place Stadium, 777 Pacific Boulevard, between Griffiths Way & Terry Fox Way, DowntownWhen: early MayTel & website: 604 872 2928/www.bmovanmarathon.caFancy a whistlestop tour of Vancouver? The full 42km (26-mile) marathon usually starts at BC Place then heads off through False Creek and Gastown, round Stanley Park, over to Kitsilano and back again.

International Children's Festival

Where: Vanier Park, off Whyte Avenue, West SideWhen: MayTel & website: 604 708 5655/www.childrensfestival.caThe children's festival attracts circus acts, musicians and theatre companies from around the world. Each year, two days are Francophone. Popular with school groups, but families can buy tickets. Check website for ticket information.

Cloverdale Rodeo & Country Fair

Where: 6050A-176th Street, SurreyWhen: Victoria Day long weekend (third weekend in May)Tel & website: 604 576 9461/www.cloverdalerodeo.comAn hour's drive from Downtown, this is the biggest rodeo west of the Calgary Stampede. The rodeo banned steer wrestling and calf roping after a calf broke a leg in the event in 2007 and had to be killed but remains subject to complaints from animal rights campaigners. The adjacent country fair has mechanical rides and the usual attractions.

Victoria Day Long Weekend

When: Mon on or before 24 MayThe de facto start of summer sees the city's outdoor swimming pools and water parks open.

Summer

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

Where: Vanier Park, off Whyte Avenue, West SideWhen: May-SeptTel & website: 604 737 625/www.bardonthebeach.orgBard on the Beach used to be merely a popular success but these days it also commands respect. The festival programmes four shows in two tents (520 and 240 seats) in a beautiful park on English Bay, with the beach, water, city and mountains all as a backdrop, and sells at over 90% capacity throughout the four-month run. Arrive early to nab a good seat. On the bill for 2008: Twelfth Night and King Lear on the main stage, and The Tempest and Titus Andronicus in the smaller tent.

Dragon Boat Festival

Where: Creekside Park, East VancouverWhen: June (summer solstice)Tel & website: 604 688 2382/www.adbf.comA weekend of seriously competitive racing in traditional Chinese dragon boats. More then 5,000 international competitors hit the city to take part in an ancient Chinese way of celebrating the summer solstice. It's not all about boats: the park throngs with children's entertainers, activity tents, live music and food stalls.

Vancouver International Jazz Festival

Where: various venuesWhen: late JuneTel & website: 604 872 5200/www.coastaljazz.caSome 40 venues around the city are involved in one of Vancouver's most impressive music festivals. Past line-ups featured diverse acts Sonny Rollins, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Kid Koala and Bebel Gilberto. A number of restaurants host gigs and there are free outdoor events – the opening street party in Gastown is a favourite. Jazz aficionados planning to attend a number of performances can invest in a festival pass and make savings of up to 45% of the ticket price.

Canada Day

Where: Canada Place, DowntownWhen: 1 JulyTel & website: 604 775 8025/www.canadaplace.ca/canadaday/Those Vancouverites who own an island summerhouse make a mass exodus on Canada's birthday; most everyone else fires up the barbecue. Official celebrations take place in the Canada Place exhibition centre, which is filled with lumberjack shows, mechanical bucking broncos, bouncy castles and the like. Check local press for details of other events.

Dancing on the Edge

Where: various venuesWhen: early JulyTel & website: 604 689 0926/www.dancingontheedge.orgTwo weeks of contemporary dance from international and local companies, featuring work by both established and emerging choreographers.

Vancouver Folk Music Festival

Where: Jericho Beach Park, West SideWhen: JulyTel & website: 604 602 9798/www.thefestival.bc.caMarking its 31st year in 2008, the folk festival is the most direct route to Vancouver's hippie spirit. It even refuses sponsorship. The line-up tends to be eclectic but don't expect many big names. Even if you don't buy tickets to enter the open-air site, you should make the trip out to Jericho Beach, which, for the three days of the festival, turns into Woodstock-on-sea. Joss sticks, tie-dye and other hippie paraphernalia are all sold from makeshift stalls lining the edge of the beach, while families and stoners chill out on the sand listening to the music wafting over them.

Illuminares Lantern Procession

Where: Trout Lake, at Victoria Drive & E 15th Avenue, East VancouverWhen: late JulyTel & website: 604 879 8611/www.publicdreams.orgThis free community project creates a magical sight on a summer's night, as hundreds of people gather to walk around Trout Lake carrying lit paper lanterns of all shapes, sizes and designs while music is piped through the trees. Don't attempt to drive here – the procession is in danger of becoming a victim of its own success. Lantern workshops take place earlier in the month.

Celebration of Light

Where: English Bay, West End & West SideWhen: late July-early AugWebsite:www.celebration-of-light.comThe biggest international fireworks competition in the world takes place over four nights spread across a fortnight at the height of summer, when Canada vies with three other countries for bragging rights and practically the whole city turns up to watch. Roads are chaotic so you're advised to walk to your nearest vantage point. English Bay, Kitsilano Beach and Vanier Park have good views, but be sure to find a spot early. Kick-off time is 10pm, when the whole bay becomes illuminated by spectacular pyrotechnics fired from a barge.

Powell Street Festival

Where: Oppenheimer Park, E Cordova Street, between Dunlevy & Jackson Avenues, East VancouverWhen: early AugTel & website: 604 739 9388/www.powellstreetfestival.comThe free annual celebration of Japanese Canadian culture has everything from dance to martial arts to traditional tea services – with plenty of theatre, music and art of both local and international origin.

Vancouver Pride Parade

Where: Beach Avenue & Denman Street, West EndWhen: early Aug long weekendTel & website: 604 687 0955/www.vancouverpride.caPride is a major Vancouver event. In 2008, the Pride Society celebrates its 30th anniversary and is expecting up to 500,000 people to attend. Clubs and bars put on special events (see local press for details), and there are stalls, stages with live performances, tea dances and any number of beer gardens. The parade, which travels along Denman Street and Beach Avenue, boasts elaborate floats, drag queens done up to the nines and thousands of people in the mood for a party.

PNE (Pacific National Exhibition)

Where: E Hastings Street & Renfrew Street, East VancouverWhen: mid Aug-early SeptTel & website: 604 253 2311/www.pne.bc.caDog shows, daredevil motorcyclists and duck races... the Pacific National Exhibition (the PNE, as everyone calls it) is a slightly hokey tradition in British Columbia geared towards all the family. Younger children especially love it, while truculent teenagers can let off steam at the next-door funfair, Playland. It can be reached by a (fairly long) direct bus ride from downtown but if you decide to drive, look out for local residents in the road waving cardboard signs – they want to rent you their parking spot for the day.

MusicFest Vancouver

Where: various venuesWhen: first 2wks AugTel & website: 604 688 1152/www.festivalvancouver.bc.caTwo weeks of all things orchestral, choral and operatic, as well as chamber music and even some jazz, MusicFest Vancouver is a relative newcomer on the scene. The focus is generally split between one composer and the music of a particular country, and includes both national and international performers.

Autumn

Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival

Where: Vanier Park, off Whyte Avenue, West SideWhen: May-SeptTel & website: 604 737 625/www.bardonthebeach.orgBard on the Beach used to be merely a popular success but these days it also commands respect. The festival programmes four shows in two tents (520 and 240 seats) in a beautiful park on English Bay, with the beach, water, city and mountains all as a backdrop, and sells at over 90% capacity throughout the four-month run. Arrive early to nab a good seat. On the bill for 2008: Twelfth Night and King Lear on the main stage, and The Tempest and Titus Andronicus in the smaller tent.

Vancouver International Fringe Festival

Where: Granville Island, West SideWhen: SeptTel & website: 604 257 0350/www.vancouverfringe.comThe tourist mecca of Granville Island is about as far as you can get from 'fringe' Vancouver, but what this festival lost in grit it has made up for in audience numbers since moving from Commercial Drive some years back. The shows, programmed in island theatres, rehearsal spaces, tents and off-site works around the city, do strong business. The quality index would make for a line graph as jagged as the Coastal mountain range, but strong local performers, touring acts and showcase stars make for a fine festival. Advance tickets go on sale by mid August.

Vancouver International Film Festival

Where:Vancity TheatreWhen: late Sept-mid OctWebsite:www.viff.orgVancouver's film fest is a friendly, largely celeb-free affair, championing diverse, often challenging fare. Expect eclectic international art cinema, political documentaries and independent films that would not otherwise reach this part of the world. It has proved a hit with local audiences – so much so that the festival was encouraged to establish the Vancouver International Film Centre and Vancity Theatre to present this kind of work year round.

Vancouver International Writers & Readers Festival

Where: Granville IslandWhen: mid OctTel & website: 604 681 6330/www.writersfest.bc.caLiterary giants share the stage with new writers in this hugely popular celebration of the written word. The week is made up of readings, poetry slams, workshops, the annual celebrity spelling bee and special events for children. Past guests have included Margaret Atwood, Julian Barnes, Alice Munro, Vikram Seth, JK Rowling and Peter Carey.

Vancouver Snow Show

Where: BC Place, 765 Pacific Boulevard, between Griffiths Way & Terry Fox Way, DowntownWhen: late OctWebsite:www.vancouversnowshow.comEverything you need to hit the slopes under one roof, plus much, much more in this annual weekend trade exhibition. From heavily discounted new gear to second-hand and a ski and board swap-shop, there are bargains aplenty to be found. Film screenings, acrobatic shows and other entertainment are provided. Tickets are valid for both days.

Polar Bear Swim

Where: English Bay Beach, West EndWhen: 2.30pm 1 JanWebsite:www.city.vancouver.bc.caJust ten hardy souls braved the waters of English Bay on New Year's Day, 1920 – the first ever Polar Bear Swim in Vancouver. Recent years have seen over one and a half thousand people register to take part, and a whole lot more find themselves overcome with the urge to strip off and take the plunge. If you're up for it, 2.30pm is when the charge takes place.

Annual Bald Eagle Count

Where: along Sea-to-Sky Highway, SquamishWhen: early JanTel & website: 604 898 3333/www.brackendaleartgallery.comFrom December to February, thousands of bald eagles congregate to feast on dead or dying salmon in the Cheakamus Valley near Brackendale (about an hour's drive north of Vancouver). The highest concentration of birds is from mid December to mid January, with the annual count taking place the first Sunday in the new year. In 2007, the count was 1,757 eagles.

Chinese New Year

Where: various locations, ChinatownWhen: Jan/FebWebsite:www.vancouverchinatown.caHeld on the first Sunday of the Lunar New Year, these celebrations are understandably extensive given Vancouver's large Chinese population. The traditional parade in Chinatown is the big draw, but check local press for other events and don't forget to practise saying 'Gung hay fat choy' to wish people a prosperous New Year.

PuSh International Performing Arts Festival

Where: various venues, West SideWhen: late Jan-early FebTel & website: 604 605 8284/www.pushfestival.caEntering its sixth season in 2008, the PuSh Festival is the best current expression of Vancouver's theatrical ambitions. A smartly curated set of handpicked shows from Europe and across Canada mingle with new work by local hotshots, along with play readings, a cabaret and, on occasion, even a Kronos Quartet concert.

Public holidays

New Year's Day 1 Jan (if it falls on Sun, then the holiday is the following Mon)Good Friday Mar/AprEaster Monday Mar/AprVictoria Day 3rd Mon in MayCanada Day 1 JulyBC Day 1st Mon in AugLabour Day 1st Mon in SeptThanksgiving 2nd Mon in OctRemembrance Day 11 NovChristmas Day 25 DecBoxing Day 26 Dec

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By Vancouver Police Museum
- Jul 31 2015

CSI: Vancouver

You've seen your favourite detectives do it on TV: dust for prints, follow the evidence, crack the case, and throw the perp in jail - now it's your turn! CSI: Vancouver, our 3-day crime-solving camp, features unique and exciting opportunities for kids to get involved in real crime scene investigations and forensic science activities.

Trainee Crime Scene Investigators will have the chance to get involved in a series of hands-on forensics investigations, following a trail of clues to solve exciting mysteries. Highlights of the program include learning from Museum experts, trained VPD officers, and others who follow crime clues in real life!

With only a few spaces to fill we're offering 5 spots in our camps for 50% off, at this low price of $25 per day or $60 for all 3 days of the camp!

Join us for our camps on any of the following dates:

August 5th to August 7th, 10:00am - 2:30pm (ages 7-9)
August 19th to August 21st, 10:00am - 2:30pm (ages 7-13)

To register, visit our website at vancouverpolicemuseum.ca/csikidscamp, e-mail us at info@vancouverpolicemuseum.ca, or give us a call at 604 665 3346!

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Taylor Swift tickets for BC Place are a bit pricer this time around due to high demand and scarcity of tickets available. While we've gotten used to ticket prices falling at the last minute, this is one event that won’t decrease in price as the event draws nearer. http://www.vipticketscanada.ca/2441846/Taylor-Swift-Vance-Joy-and-Shawn-Mendes-tickets

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If you love live music, beach hopping, delicious food and refreshing brews then SHOREFEST is for you! SHOREFEST is a three-day celebration of Canadian music and culture presented by LG 104.3 with a beautiful west coast backdrop. With over 20 free shows ranging from R&B and soul to blues and rock, there's a jam for the whole fam! Make sure to stay afterwards to witness the Honda Celebration of Light, the world's largest offshore fireworks competition celebrating 25 years in lights this year!

DATE AND TIME
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Saturday, August 1, 2015

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I am writing to you today to ask if you could help with spreading news about an upcoming event which is close to my heart as I am a colorectal cancer survivor and volunteer on behalf of
Colon Cancer Canada. I am excited to announce that this year, another survivor, Mr. Lui Passaglia, former BC Lion has chosen to officially endorse the event this year and ongoing.

LUI PASSAGLIA's PUSH FOR YOUR TUSH
Date: Sunday, June 14th, 2015
> Location: Jericho Beach
> Registration: 9:00AM
> Walk/Run: 10:00AM
> Distances: 1K Toddler Walk, 5K Walk, 10K Run
> Fees: Individuals $25 / Family $50
> (Family fee includes registration for 2 adults and children under 18 and HST)
> *Registration fee waived if you raise $200 or more
>
> It is going to be a great day for everyone, with refreshments, t-shirts and more!
>
> Registration and details are at www.pushforyourtush.ca/vancouver

There will be many BC Lions Alumni present showing their support, and I would encourage your agency to perhaps send out a crew to help cover the event. The more presence there is the better to send a
message to the people of BC about this type of cancer.

FYI- Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death in Canada, yet it is 90% curable if caught in the earliest stages of the disease. Sadly, most people who finally choose to discuss their symptoms
with their doctors are often already in the later stages and therefore often not so fortunate to survive. We have the possibility to change this fact, especially since BC is now part of a national screening program.

Your help to advertise this event and/or partake in any way would be greatly appreciated.

Come join in on a night full of fun, laughter, and, best of all, SHOPPING!!!! We have a selection of the most amazing vendors on hand to help you with everything ranging from fashion to make up to your daily household needs.

It’s a night you won’t want to miss out on.. And, of course, what ladies night wouldn’t be complete without some wine Make sure to bring along some change for the cash bar and lets have an evening to remember!

***Donations will be accepted for Basics for Babies and/or the Food Bank!**

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ON APRIL 11, YOU’RE INVITED TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE DAILEY METHOD’S SECOND STUDIO AND A VANCOUVER FITNESS FIRST – DAILEY CYCLE

Dailey Method Vancouver owners Jey and Karen Wyder warmly invite you to the Grand Opening of their second Vancouver studio in the city’s fitness mecca, Kitsilano, on Saturday, April 11 from 8 am to 5 pm.

The studio features a new offering – the Dailey Cycle - which includes 30 minutes spent on high-performance Schwinn Carbon Blue bicycles, followed by 30 minutes of upper body toning, core strengthening and stretching.

Their studio is located at 1735 West 4th Avenue, just east of Burrard Street on the north side, upper level.

The 3000-square-foot location features two spacious studios, showers and an athletic-wear boutique.

The Dailey Method’s signature barre classes and Dailey Cycle classes will be offered all day. To book a complimentary class in advance, email kits@thedaileymethod.com. A list of April 11 classes is at: http://www.thedaileymethod.com/studios/vancouver-kitsilano/class-schedule/.
To go to April 11, scroll down to Schedule and click the orange Next button.

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We are offering free yoga classes at different locations throughout the city. We have many great yoga instructors who are volunteering to make this happen. Come and do some yoga and meet new people at the same time. Classes will be 1 hour in length and there will be a wide variety of different types of yoga. All levels are welcome from beginners to more advanced practitioners. Breathe, sweat, and mingle. Bring a friend! For more information visit www.theyogiapp.com

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On Thursday, October 2nd join us at the Edgewater Casino for Vancouver’s Bellydance event of the year: Shimmy Showdown. Come and enjoy this show featuring amazing talent, a fabulous selection of silent auction items, a raffle, and a 50/50 draw! Tickets are $25.00 or $30.00 at the door. Interested in a VIP Booth that seats up to 8 people? Get one for just $200.00. All proceeds will support women and children survivors of domestic violence staying at the Dixon Transition House. For more information and to purchase your tickets visit, www.dixonsociety.ca/events

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Held at the gorgeous Pan Pacific Hotel in the heart of Vancouver, the Simply Woman Retreat with Crystal Andrus is an experience of profound healing and self-discovery—in an environment of complete safety and love.

Many women leave saying they have never experienced this kind of support, non-judgment, compassion, and sisterhood at a women’s only event.

Join women from around the world. Will you give yourself this gift? You are worth it!

Our Friday evening soiree includes wine and delicious appetizers. It is a great chance to meet everyone, and get a great picture with Crystal (before the tears come on Saturday). Saturday’s event with be Simply . . . Spectacular!
Lunch will be provided!
More info here: http://www.swatinstitute.com/simplywomanretreat-vancouver/index.html

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**SUNWAVE** Outdoor Electronic Music Event
Location: 6371 Crescent Road, Vancouver BC. Near Wreck Beach
Date: June 28th 2014 // TIme: (6:00 PM - 1:00 AM)
More info: facebook.com/sunwavebc
Join us @ The Opening Party of SUNWAVE, Vancouver's first sunny outdoor electronic music special, with performing DJ/s from all over the world. In addition to that the venue includes a five-star selection of food served fresh by a pro team of chefs and beautiful. Which includes a full menu + a wide array of BBQ delights, full-bar, organic drink specials and lots of awesome people. This event is the first of 6 events happening this summer, twice a month till September 13th. Come and join us, and share a one of a kind experience of Vancouver culture.

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Vancouver Private Dining Venues has created this website for you to use as a simple tool to find the private room venue that best suits your needs. JUST CHOOSE YOUR VENUE, FILL IN THE FORM AND CLICK "SEND" ! Choose from the menus above to search by group size. Many of our members have multiple private rooms so please do remember to check the "View all rooms" page. If you prefer, you may also send an email to all of our members with your contact information and private dining needs by clicking the "contact us" button. Our members will respond to you promptly.

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Vancouver Private Dining Venues has created this website for you to use as a simple tool to find the private room venue that best suits your needs. JUST CHOOSE YOUR VENUE, FILL IN THE FORM AND CLICK "SEND" ! Choose from the menus above to search by group size. Many of our members have multiple private rooms so please do remember to check the "View all rooms" page. If you prefer, you may also send an email to all of our members with your contact information and private dining needs by clicking the "contact us" button. Our members will respond to you promptly.

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Vancouver Private Dining Venues has created this website for you to use as a simple tool to find the private room venue that best suits your needs. JUST CHOOSE YOUR VENUE, FILL IN THE FORM AND CLICK "SEND" ! Choose from the menus above to search by group size. Many of our members have multiple private rooms so please do remember to check the "View all rooms" page. If you prefer, you may also send an email to all of our members with your contact information and private dining needs by clicking the "contact us" button. Our members will respond to you promptly.

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Vancouver Private Dining Venues has created this website for you to use as a simple tool to find the private room venue that best suits your needs. JUST CHOOSE YOUR VENUE, FILL IN THE FORM AND CLICK "SEND" ! Choose from the menus above to search by group size. Many of our members have multiple private rooms so please do remember to check the "View all rooms" page. If you prefer, you may also send an email to all of our members with your contact information and private dining needs by clicking the "contact us" button. Our members will respond to you promptly.

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Vancouver Private Dining Venues has created this website for you to use as a simple tool to find the private room venue that best suits your needs. JUST CHOOSE YOUR VENUE, FILL IN THE FORM AND CLICK "SEND" ! Choose from the menus above to search by group size. Many of our members have multiple private rooms so please do remember to check the "View all rooms" page. If you prefer, you may also send an email to all of our members with your contact information and private dining needs by clicking the "contact us" button. Our members will respond to you promptly.

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Vancouver Private Dining Venues has created this website for you to use as a simple tool to find the private room venue that best suits your needs. JUST CHOOSE YOUR VENUE, FILL IN THE FORM AND CLICK "SEND" ! Choose from the menus above to search by group size. Many of our members have multiple private rooms so please do remember to check the "View all rooms" page. If you prefer, you may also send an email to all of our members with your contact information and private dining needs by clicking the "contact us" button. Our members will respond to you promptly.

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Vancouver Private Dining Venues has created this website for you to use as a simple tool to find the private room venue that best suits your needs. JUST CHOOSE YOUR VENUE, FILL IN THE FORM AND CLICK "SEND" ! Choose from the menus above to search by group size. Many of our members have multiple private rooms so please do remember to check the "View all rooms" page. If you prefer, you may also send an email to all of our members with your contact information and private dining needs by clicking the "contact us" button. Our members will respond to you promptly.

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Vancouver Private Dining Venues has created this website for you to use as a simple tool to find the private room venue that best suits your needs. JUST CHOOSE YOUR VENUE, FILL IN THE FORM AND CLICK "SEND" ! Choose from the menus above to search by group size. Many of our members have multiple private rooms so please do remember to check the "View all rooms" page. If you prefer, you may also send an email to all of our members with your contact information and private dining needs by clicking the "contact us" button. Our members will respond to you promptly.

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Vancouver Private Dining Venues has created this website for you to use as a simple tool to find the private room venue that best suits your needs. JUST CHOOSE YOUR VENUE, FILL IN THE FORM AND CLICK "SEND" ! Choose from the menus above to search by group size. Many of our members have multiple private rooms so please do remember to check the "View all rooms" page. If you prefer, you may also send an email to all of our members with your contact information and private dining needs by clicking the "contact us" button. Our members will respond to you promptly.

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Where: Creekside Community Centre and False Creek
When: June 20, 21 and 22, 2014
Tel & website: 604 688 2382/www.dragonboatbc.ca
A weekend of seriously competitive racing in traditional Chinese dragon boats plus lots of family fun. More then 5,000 international competitors hit the city to take part in an ancient Chinese way of celebrating the summer solstice. It's not all about boats: the park throngs with children's entertainers, activity tents, live music and food stalls.

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Vancouver's inaugural tea festival is coming to Olympic Village on November 2, 2013! Come explore the world of tea, interact with like-minded tea lovers, and discover Vancouver's local tea scene!
www.vancouverteafestival.ca or foll us on facebook -Vancouver Tea Festival and twitter @vanteafestival

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I wonder how can you add the MARIACHI FESTIVAL CANADA a unique family event, full of colors, history, culture and sounds of Mexico, featuring mariachis, dancers and performers from Mexico, USA and Canada, a yearly event for the family.

this may from May 15th to May 20th 2013.

thank you for your time and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me

Alex Alegria 604 338 4064 www.mariachifestival.ca

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